Question

1. using the following chart, identify the number of monocytes in this patient’s blood. is this number normal? if not, provide a possible reason/diagnosis.

neutrophils 140
lymphocytes 60
monocytes 48
eosinophils 9
basophils 1

Explanation:

Step1: Identify Monocyte Count

From the chart, the number of monocytes is given as 48.

Step2: Recall Normal Monocyte Range

Normal monocyte count in blood is typically between 20 - 80 (per cubic millimeter, approximate range). Since 48 is within 20 - 80, we check if it's normal.

Answer:

The number of monocytes in the patient's blood is 48. This number is normal as 48 lies within the typical normal range (20 - 80) for monocyte count. If we had to consider a possible reason for abnormality (but here it's normal), factors like infection, autoimmune disorders, etc., can affect monocyte counts, but in this case, the count is within the normal range.